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10. Ms. Lee makes 55% of her free throws. She will be attempting two free throws. Ms. Lee makes the first one. What is the probability that Ms. Lee makes the second free throw?

A.35% C.30%

B.45% D.55%

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55 bc each throw is individual they both have a 55% chance of going in
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55%- the two actions are independent of each other- if you make one free throw, that doesn’t mean you’re less likely to make the next one so the probability stays the same. Hope this helps:)
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